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Camber Adjustment

  1. Loosen the fixing nut of the adjusting cam bolt (rear lateral link (lower).)
    Fig 1: Identifying Adjusting Cam Bolt
    G05984918Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Rotate the adjusting cam bolt in either direction to adjust the camber.
    CAMBER SPECIFICATIONS - STANDARD SUSPENSION

    Vehicle height(1) Camber
    366-375 {14.5-14.7} -1°22'
    376-385 {14.9-15.1} -1°02'
    386-395 {15.2-15.5} -0°45'
    396-405 {15.6-15.9} -0°31'
    406-415 {16.0-16.3} -0°18'
    (1) From the end of the front fender to the center of the wheel (mm {in})
    Fig 2: Cam Bolt Adjusting Positions
    G05984919Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAMBER SPECIFICATIONS - SPORT SUSPENSION

    Vehicle height(1) Camber
    364-373 {14.4-14.6} -1°26'
    374-383 {14.8-15.0} -1°06'
    384-393 {15.2-15.4} -0°48'
    394-403 {15.6-15.8} -0°33'
    404-413 {16.0-16.2} -0°21'
    (1) From the end of the front fender to the center of the wheel (mm {in})
    CAMBER BOLT ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART

    - Left wheel Right wheel
    Positive direction Counterclockwise Clockwise
    Negative direction Clockwise Counterclockwise
    NOTE:
    • Refer to the figure for the adjusting angle per one graduation.
  3. Tighten the nut.

    Tightening torque 

    117.7-137.3 N.m {12.1-14.0 kgf.m, 86.9-101.2 ft.lbf} 

    Fig 3: Identifying Adjusting Angle Per One Graduation
    G05984920Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.